Here! Here! What He Said..

Dear Republicans,

Thanks for making clear that "home of the brave" refers only to US liberals, since we aren't pissing our pants at the thought of Gitmo inmates on US soil.

Hugs and kisses,

kos


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Video | Jon Stewart On Watching Hannity's "Apology"

Jon Stewart is the funniest man in America, and while I'm at it he's the best journalist to:

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Sean Hannity Apologizes to Jon
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Crisis

I'm with the bear, I'd hang myself to if I had to watch a whole Hannity alternate reality show on the alternate reality channel.

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Political Memo: My Rep. RepublicanDemocrat Ben Chandler Voted Against Health Care For Americans

Took a few days but I'm back. I wanted to through up this comment on my worthless Dem Rep Ben(go along with Republicans to get along) Chandler before another daily job search.
Not surprising, "Gentle" Ben Chandler(RD, KY) continues to burn up suckitude at an amazing rate. When Chandler was first elected, like many Democrats I had pretty high hopes and expectations for the guy. Wow, that silliness has been dashed a few times since.
His latest vote Saturday throws any hopes for him out the window. It riled me up so much I'd like to have slapped him with a Rude Pundit style rant, but I decided I'd be more polite. Ben doesn't listen to lowly Democratic Bloggers anyway. He's probably talking with an insurance lobbyist as we speak. Or counting his wife's new guv'ment job money.
I've tried to get some idea of Ben's position on National Health care for Americans, with little luck, and now I see why. He apparently stands behind Senator "Mo' Money" Mitch McConnell(etal) in his positions.
"On Saturday night, the House made history by narrowly passing the big health care reform bill—but
Representative Ben Chandler voted no.
And to make matters worse, he also helped pass an ugly amendment to the bill restricting a woman's right to choose. In other words, he made the bill worse, then voted against it anyway."


Not only did Blue Dog Ben vote against the health care bill in the House Saturday but he voted FOR the odious StupidStupak-Pitts Amendment.
It's to bad Ben won't talk to DFH Bloggers or Progressives maybe they could explain to him how in the next upcoming election in which he'll be running against a REAL Republican and not a DNC wannabe, those Progressives and moderate Democrats may stay home in droves(I will). Buh-Bye Ben...

Call Blue Dog Ben and let him know what you think about his marriage with insurance companies, Republicans and teabaggers over a decent health plan for all Americans(Be nice!):
Representative Ben Chandler
Phone: 202-225-4706

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Video - SNL Does FAUX News

Hilarious. Saturday Night Live does a moment of FOX "News" latest election "coverage:



Amazing. It's just like watching the FAUX...

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He's Baaaack! With Astonomy Pics Of The Day!

I'm leaving for a trip down to the mountains in just a few minutes. It's a gorgeous day here..sunny and about 73deg(F). The tree foliage should be fantastics though it's a bit late. I'll be taking pictures, may post a few when I get back. Going by the old cemetery where my parents are buried down there and plant some potted perrenials. This is THE best time of year for that.
Anyway felt like making an appearance on the old Blog, it's sure not like the good ol' days when I was at a computer station at work all day and could post at will..Aah, the "days that are no more".
Before going here's a few latest favorite astronomy pics of the day, with link for description:

Galaxy Cluster JKCS041, at a distance of some 10.2 billion light years. So far away that you're observing it as it was was when the Universe was just one quarter of its current age.


Photo from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit which is basically "Stuck" in the sand on Mars right now. From what was originally going to be a 3 month mission Spirit has worked on Mars for more than 69 months. A lonely life for a little robot on Mars:


And what can you say about Stickney Crater other that Wow.. :


Gotta go! Have a GREAT weekend passerbys and surfers...

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"Worse Person In The World", Pat Boone?

Yeah you heard that right, and I have to agree after listening to, and reading comments from a column he wrote for the Rightwing WorldNetDaily.

"In time, it seems to happen to all older houses, no matter how well tended they may be.

All manner of parasites, vermin, roaches, rats, worms and termites find their way into the building. Long before they're detected, they infiltrate the walls, the floors, the roofs – and then chew their way into the structure, the supporting beams and the very foundation of the house itself. Silently, surreptitiously, whole communities of invaders make places for themselves, hidden but thriving, totally unknown by the homeowner

Then, in time, tell-tale signs are seen. Little droppings, discolored trails, proliferating piles of residue appear in corners, on tabletops, little hanging sacs from ceilings – alarming evidence that the grand old dwelling has been invaded. Decidedly unwelcome creatures have made this place their home, and by their very existence will eventually destroy the house and bring it to ruin.

What can be done, when you learn that your house has already been invaded?

Well, the tried and true remedy is tenting.

Experts come in, actually envelope the whole dwelling in a giant tent – and send a very powerful fumigant, lethal to the varmints and unwelcome creatures, into every nook and cranny of the house. Done thoroughly, every last destructive insect or rodent is sent to varmint hell – and in a day or two, the grand house is habitable again."

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Yesterday's Vote - Republicans Lose In NY 23rd

The big story from yesterday(IMHO), and most surprising, is the loss in New York's 23rd district of conservative candidate Doug Hoffman by Democrat Bill Owens. Republicans have held the seat for more than a century. Hoffman was backed by the National forces of "teabaggery", including Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck, Fred Thompson and more. Money poured into his campaign from out of state, including from conservative groups such as Club For Growth. I think the defining moment was when the Republican candidate Dierdre Scozzafava after bowing out of the race endorsed Bill Owens a day later:

NY 23 Election Results: Bill Owens Beats Doug Hoffman

Also Owens was far more conciliatory on winning than Hoffman would have been:

"I don't believe the vast majority of voters in the 23rd District – be they Democrats or Republicans or independents – are looking at this as a referendum on Barack Obama or as a referendum on the Republican Party or the Democratic Party or Rush Limbaugh or any of that, I think the vast majority of voters in the 23rd are saying, `We had us a great congressman in Congressman McHugh. Which of these candidates can do a better job representing me in Washington?'"

Had Hoffman won his "victory" speech would have been filled with the usual Rightwing talking points including, evils of Obama, Liberals, Big Guv'ment, tax and spend Democrats, etc. As Atrios says you can expect the media talking heads to treat this as a victory for the Republican party(it always is) in some bizarre way.
On the other hand the Republicans did gain 2 Governorships beating unpopular Democratic governors in New Jersey and Virginia.

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Gifts For Geeks? The Rock Guitar Shirt

I wouldn't mind finding this under the Christmas tree. I'd RATHER find a job, but this guitar shirt from ThinkGeek still looks pretty awesome:



And the amp looks sweet to.












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"Avatar" | The Trailer

Not sure about the story line I've seen but the graphics, etc look FANTASTIC, "Avatar" coming out 12-18-09:



Watch in Hi-Def.

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The Sunday Video | "Born Again"

From Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons:



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Afghanistan: America's Eternal "War On Drugs" Meets It's Eternal Occupation

With our killer drones and our DEA we'll have their hearts and minds in no time...well, maybe a few decades anyway. Let's ask Russia again how this all worked out for them.

DEA agents among 14 Americans dead in Afghanistan

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Video | Rachael Maddow Show, The Kentucky "Coal" Dorm

If you read the sports pages, especially in Kentucky, you've heard of the millionaire who wants to give $7 million to the University of Kentucky for a Men's sports dormitory.
Condition is; He wants the word "coal" in the name. Rachel Maddow had Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation on to tell us more reasons why it's a bad idea. I'm a KY sports fan and I agree. Here's the clip:



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Video | Harry Reid Brings Public Option To Senate

Damn, who woulda thunk it? Harry Reid pulls out the Public Option. With an "opt-out" provision, but still.
Obviously the progressive side of the aisle, and those public opinion polls have had a big affect. Here's Harry:



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U2, Live From The Rose Bowl On YouTube

Looks good:
Details here, watch here. Watch it Live, or watch the rebroadcast later.

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Sen. Russ Feingold On Face The Nation

Senator Feingold was on Face The Nation talking about Afghanistan, Iraq and National Health care:



Feingold on the Public option being the Liberal preference:
"What Liberals want is a single payer system, Medicare for everybody. So the idea of a Public Option is really a very moderate idea."

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Late Night Poetry Sampling

Tom Clark - Shadow Play

Click Memory, unwanted, unexpected
Images Display; pasts come flooding in, slow,
Flicking yellow glow on endarkened wall. Hello
Interior landscape we've always
Traveled, Dear One, by a Lake of Dreams -- looking
For that light-in-window fleeting house
Now a cottage haunted by passing strangers
Who were never there. The night's cold,
Bells do not toll here at midnight any more.

Barnes & Noble's "Nook" Looks Good

The new Nook looks SHWEEET but is a bit pricey at $259.00.


Oh, and the new Windows 7 is looking pretty good.

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Do These LED's Make My Eyes Look Bigger?

Interesting to see where this goes. LED eyelashes by Soomi Park:



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Video | Sen. Al Franken Mops Floor With Insurance Lobbyist

Sen. Al Franken kicks ass in hearing:



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Rep. Alan Grayson Vs.Hapless Rep. Broun On Constitution

Rep. Alan Grayson being cool as a cucumber in a constitutional debate with a floundering Rep. Paul Broun about a bill:




"Will the gentleman yield?"
"No."

Note: I'm afraid to hope but it looks as if Blogger may have fixed their "labels limit" bug.

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Video of The Day | Raconteurs, "Broken Boy Soldier"

From a Beautiful Wednesday, In Unemployed Land....
Beautiful Fall day here in Central KY. The kind of day you just want to sit in the sun and soak it up for the coming Winter. I didn't though(much). I've gotten quite a lot done outside today instead. Built a bird feeder onto the deck, got the rest of the landscape plants put in, etc, etc...Anyone need a good carpenter, Landscape/yard man. Hmmmm?
Between the house and outside, I'm often working harder unemployed than when working the office job. I just sat down at the computer about half an hour ago..pitiful, right?
Anyhooo..Going to read some email and quick news. Then being a Renaissance man I'm gonna go fix dinner(Imperial Chicken).
Thanks to Rob Thomas here's my video of the day:



Bad time for job seekers. I'd seen an ad in the paper looking for job applicants for a factory in Nicholasville, from 1:00pm ~ 4:00pm today. A friend of my daughter said he went by there and they(applicants) were lined up outside and around the parking lot.

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Obama Ends Fed Medical Marijuana Raids

Finally, the right thing to do.
Thank you President Obama for showing some sanity, common sense and compassion concerning marijuana.
















Photo here.

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The "Balloon Boy", Richard Heene, And Media Obsessions

Our "News" media are like children distracted by loud and/or shiny things. I didn't see much of "balloon boy" coverage because, well.. just because I don't get much of my news from cable.
This is probably the only post I'll EVER put up about this manufactured story. I found it interesting for the somewhat strange story of Richard Heene and the family trivia. What the hell, you even get to meet our "Reptilian" overlords:

Exclusive: I Helped Richard Heene Plan a Balloon Hoax

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A Glorious Dawn | Cosmos Remixed, With Carl Sagan..

..And Stephen Hawking:



"We are made of star stuff"

Excellent.

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New Camera Captures Life...But First You Should Have A Life

Worth capturing:

New camera promises to capture your whole life

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